From: Percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy of L5–S1 disc herniation: a comparison between intermittent endoscopy technique and full endoscopy technique
Operation time (min)
Postoperative bed time (h)
Hospitalization time (days)
Hospitalization expenses (RMB)
FE group
75.0 ± 11.9*
6.2 ± 1.3
3.8 ± 1.1
32,069 ± 1086*
IE group
43.0 ± 16.4
5.7 ± 1.1
3.6 ± 1.2
22,665 ± 899